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UAM-CTM Practical Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% NCLEX Pass Rate for Third Straight Year

Monday, March 2 by Luke Matheson

The 2025 graduates of the Practical Nursing program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee recently achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses, marking the third consecutive year every graduate has passed the... Read More.

Jefferson County Man Held on Drug Charge After Traffic Stop and Multiple Warrants

Monday, March 2 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man on a drug related allegation. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ernest Cones, 45, with possession of a Schedule I or... Read More.

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Burn Bans Issued in Three Deltaplex Counties Amid Extreme Fire Risk

Monday, March 2 by Luke Matheson

Three Deltaplex-area counties have issued burn bans due to extreme fire danger. Bradley, Cleveland and Lincoln counties are all under burn bans until further notice. Over the weekend, area fire departments urged residents on social media to refrain from outdoor burning because of dry and windy... Read More.

Deltaplex Teams Set for Arkansas High School Basketball State Tournament Showdowns

Monday, March 2 by Luke Matheson

The 2026 Arkansas High School Basketball State Tournaments begin this week, with several Deltaplex-area teams competing for a chance to play for a state championship next week in Hot Springs. In boys action, nine teams from the Deltaplex are set to compete. In Class 1A at... Read More.

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UAPB Football: Golden Lions Announce 2026 Football Slate Highlighted by Homecoming and Classic Matchups

Monday, March 2 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Football: Golden Lions Announce 2026 Football Slate Highlighted by Homecoming and Classic Matchups uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions have officially announced their 2026 football schedule, highlighted by five home contests, two premier classic appearances, homecoming at Simmons... Read More.

Lady Lions Set School Record with Seventh Straight Home Win in 68-48 Victory Over Mississippi Valley State

Monday, March 2 by Laron Marbley

Lady Lions Set School Record with Seventh Straight Home Win in 68-48 Victory Over Mississippi Valley State uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, Ark. — History was made Saturday afternoon inside H.O. Clemmons Arena as the UAPB Lady Golden Lions captured their seventh consecutive home victory — the most in... Read More.

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Suspect named in Sunday homicide

Monday, March 2 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Police have identified a suspect in the shooting death of a woman Sunday. According to a press release, Samuel Wimberly, 61, is being sought in the death of Kinyatta Ringo-Wimberly, 40, whose body was found at 6515 Cimarron at about noon. She was... Read More.